Christmas at the museum
Winter Express
21–23 December | 10:00–17:3024 December | 10:00–14:30
Immerse yourself in the magical experience of our unique Winter Express, which awaits you in the museum's central hall. A reservation is not required. Tickets are available from the Garden Train ticket office. Enjoy a relaxing journey.
No reservation required. Tickets are available directly at the station ticket counter of the garden railway.
techLAB
23 December | 14:00–17:30
24 December | 10:00–14:00
Age 12+
In the techLAB, our maker*space, you can implement small projects independently at your own pace using technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters or cutting plotters. Our competent explainers will help you learn how to handle the equipment and acquire the necessary digital skills. Whether using wood, fabric, cardboard or microcontrollers, you can create things based on your very own ideas!
No reservation required: The techLAB is open as part of a museum visit.
minTi
23 December | 10:00–17:40
24 December | 10:00–14:40
Iteractive exhibition for children aged 1.5–5 years
Under the motto "Explore, discover and move", the new interactive exhibition gives little explorers plenty of space for movement and playful experiences. The minTi is designed for families and children aged 1.5 to 5 years who want to explore the museum in an age-appropriate way.
miniXplore
23 December | 09:30–17:40
24 December | 09:30–14:40
Interactive exhibition for children aged 3–7 years
The miniXplore puts a focus on playful exploration – without giving instructions and without “right” or “wrong”, enabling children and accompanying adults to venture on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) without fear of failure while having a lot of fun and excitement.
High-voltage demonstration
23 December | 11:15Guided tour | Age 7+
This stunning show whisks you away to the world of electrical charges and currents! We generate current with extremely high voltage to conduct astonishing experiments: Light bulbs are glowing without using a power cable and metre-long bolts of lightning are flashing freely across our safety cage. In addition, we explain why hair often stands on end when children go down a slide, what the so-called “war of the currents” was all about, and many other interesting facts about electricity.
Tech on Holiday: Musicm
23 December | 11:00 and 14:00
Workshop | Age 4–7
Hooray, it's holiday time at the Technisches Museum Wien! The program is all about creativity, hands-on exploration, and discovery. This tour for young and old alike provides space for questions, answers, and shared activities among participants.
Going to space
24 December | 11:00 and 12:30
Guided tour | Age 7–12
Would you like to fly to space? Or conduct research on a space station? Find out what it takes to get there in our guided tour! We will show you what is needed for the great adventure of space and talk about why people go there.
Locomotive presentation
23 December | 12:45
24 December | 9:45, 10:45, 12:45 and 13:45
Guided tour | All ages
“All aboard!” – Experience a very special steam locomotive in action! The “Schnittlok” (cut-away) locomotive used to transport passengers across Austria more than 100 years ago. What’s special: You can not only marvel at it from the outside, but also have a look at its interior!
BIRDLY® – THE VR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
23 December | 10:30–17:3024 December | 10:30–13:00
Experience | Age 10+
You would like to fulfil your dream of flying and float through the air like a bird? Impressive virtual reality experience and innovative robotics technology enable visitors to explore cities, underwater worlds and the age of dinosaurs in a vivid full-body experience!
